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Petrov: Mugello too dangerous

Caterham’s Vitaly Petrov has voiced his unhappiness with the Mugello circuit, saying the track is “dangerous” and not up to standard…

Caterham’s Vitaly Petrov has voiced his unhappiness with the Mugello circuit, saying the track is “dangerous” and not up to standard.

After a four-year absence, in-season testing returned to F1 this season and teams agreed to stage the three-day session at the Italian track.

Several drivers praised the high-speed circuit after the first two days of testing while the track’s director Paolo Poli suggested they could look to make a return to the F1 calendar in the near future if they continue to develop the venue.

However, according to Petrov they are still a long way away from being up to standard.

“Some drivers don’t think it is good that we are testing here and I have to agree,” the Russian told Germany’s Autobild.

“It is a very dangerous track that does not offer a lot of space in some places. The walls are very close to the track.

“Overall, the track is too narrow for my liking. Even a small problem with the car like a drop in tyre pressure can result in a major accident. “